ADC Study Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight? - CORRECT ANSWER - B. A
sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved.
MAT refers to - CORRECT ANSWER - C. The use of medication such as suboxone in the
treatment of addiction.
Aisha has completed her treatment at an in-patient facility and is ready to be discharged. She has
asked her counselor to recommend a therapist to work with her and her husband on an out-
patient basis. This process is BEST viewed as an example of: - CORRECT ANSWER - A.
A referral.
Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential for abuse of power by the
counselor? - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Gestalt
The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors is to: - CORRECT
ANSWER - C. Protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet minimum standards
of competency.
Which of the following is NOT a CNS (Central Nervous System) depressant? - CORRECT
ANSWER - D. Benzedrine
The concept of informed consent requires that before agreeing to accept treatment, clients should
know their rights and obligations, therapeutic goals, fees for services and - CORRECT
ANSWER - D. the limits of their confidentiality
Attitudes, polices, and practices that are destructive to other cultures and their members are
examples of lack of cultural - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Competence
, Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia or cardiac arrhythmia are
all signs or symptoms of: - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Caffeine intoxication
Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which one is typically not seen in older children or
adults? - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Inhalant Use Disorder
Needle exchange programs can BEST be described as: - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Harm
reduction
Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremor, nausea or vomiting, psychomotor agitation, grand mal
seizures are all signs or symptoms of: - CORRECT ANSWER - C. sedative, hypnotic, or
anxiolytic withdrawal
Among other things, _________ involves making a client aware of resources in the community,
as well as providing information related to substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and other STD's -
CORRECT ANSWER - C. Client education
In the United States, the population that experiences the lowest prevalence of alcohol use
disorder is: - CORRECT ANSWER - D. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Classical and operant conditioning are associated with ______ therapy. - CORRECT
ANSWER - B. Behavior
Eric has admitted being sexually active without using any type of protection against sexually
transmitted diseases. His counselor has made an appointment for him to be tested for the HIV
virus. He then made arrangements for Eric to be transported to the clinic. Facilitating this
appointment is BEST described as: - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Case Management
Studies indicate counseling is most effective when: - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Culture
and values are taken into account
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight? - CORRECT ANSWER - B. A
sudden understanding of self, or realization of how a problem can be solved.
MAT refers to - CORRECT ANSWER - C. The use of medication such as suboxone in the
treatment of addiction.
Aisha has completed her treatment at an in-patient facility and is ready to be discharged. She has
asked her counselor to recommend a therapist to work with her and her husband on an out-
patient basis. This process is BEST viewed as an example of: - CORRECT ANSWER - A.
A referral.
Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest potential for abuse of power by the
counselor? - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Gestalt
The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors is to: - CORRECT
ANSWER - C. Protect public safety by ensuring that counselors meet minimum standards
of competency.
Which of the following is NOT a CNS (Central Nervous System) depressant? - CORRECT
ANSWER - D. Benzedrine
The concept of informed consent requires that before agreeing to accept treatment, clients should
know their rights and obligations, therapeutic goals, fees for services and - CORRECT
ANSWER - D. the limits of their confidentiality
Attitudes, polices, and practices that are destructive to other cultures and their members are
examples of lack of cultural - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Competence
, Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching, tachycardia or cardiac arrhythmia are
all signs or symptoms of: - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Caffeine intoxication
Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which one is typically not seen in older children or
adults? - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Inhalant Use Disorder
Needle exchange programs can BEST be described as: - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Harm
reduction
Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremor, nausea or vomiting, psychomotor agitation, grand mal
seizures are all signs or symptoms of: - CORRECT ANSWER - C. sedative, hypnotic, or
anxiolytic withdrawal
Among other things, _________ involves making a client aware of resources in the community,
as well as providing information related to substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and other STD's -
CORRECT ANSWER - C. Client education
In the United States, the population that experiences the lowest prevalence of alcohol use
disorder is: - CORRECT ANSWER - D. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Classical and operant conditioning are associated with ______ therapy. - CORRECT
ANSWER - B. Behavior
Eric has admitted being sexually active without using any type of protection against sexually
transmitted diseases. His counselor has made an appointment for him to be tested for the HIV
virus. He then made arrangements for Eric to be transported to the clinic. Facilitating this
appointment is BEST described as: - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Case Management
Studies indicate counseling is most effective when: - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Culture
and values are taken into account
